Warehouse Supervisor I

About the job

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

WORK SHIFT

WKND (United States of America)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

This position performs assignments that are semi-routine in nature where ability to recognize deviations from accepted practice is required. Supervises schedules and directs warehouse activities to include receiving, raw materials, finished goods and shipping departments.

SCHEDULE: Thursday - Monday 5:30am - 2:00pm

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

•    Supervises one or more warehouse activities to meet production, sterilization, delivery and customer requirements while meeting department and productivity goals. •     Assigns work according to production and sales demand. •    Works with other members of the management team to establish and achieve production and profitability goals. •    Responsible for proper inventory procedures and accuracy from receiving raw material through shipping finished goods. •    Interface with purchasing and planning to ensure production schedules are met. •    Communicates with Customer Service to ensure on-time shipments and customer satisfaction. •    Overseeing or preparing necessary paperwork and reports necessary for the completion of pick sheets and production orders. •    Responsible for safety, maintenance and cleanliness standards in the warehouse areas. •    Reviews operational procedures and identifies opportunities to improve work processes and methods. •    Supervises Warehouse workers by: •    Reviewing work performed and providing feedback regarding performance. •    Coordinating work assignments, transfers, promotions and discharges in compliance with company policy. •    Performs employee evaluations. •    Interview and hires new employees. •    Performs other related supervision tasks, as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

•    Lifting –Not to exceed 50 lbs. – local practice may apply. •    Writing •    Sitting •    Standing •    Bending •    Visual acuity •    Color perception •    Depth perception •    Reading •    Field of vision/peripheral •    Noise

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•    Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field and one year of supervisory experience, preferably in a warehouse environment. •    Demonstrated ability to supervise others in a team setting. •    Analytical skills, including the ability to identify improvements in warehousing processes and procedures. •    Ability to plan and organize schedules to complete tasks accurately and timely. •    Ability to verbally communicate effectively with others. •    Ability to train employees and demonstrate tasks to assist new employees to learn correct procedures. •    Ability to work effectively as a team member to achieve goals. •    Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.

COMPETENCIES

•    Shipping/Receiving/Materials/ supervisory process/work assigning/paperwork/maintenance/quality standards •    Personnel supervisory process/performance process/transfers/status changes/salary/   hiring/discipline •    Part retrieval/lot number verification •    Material flow/handling •    Teamwork production/profitability goals •    Train material handling/receiving/shipping standards •    Work process and method improvement •    Computer skills

COMMENTS

Infectious Control Risk Category III:

The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs.  Risk category III states employment and procedures that do not require exposure.

As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:

• Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights

• Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)

• Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic

• Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias

• Employee Garden | Gardening Classes

• 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays

• 401K | Health Savings Account

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.

Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply.

Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.